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Locking Lug Nuts

Troops2990

By Troops2990
in Tires, Wheels & TPMS

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Ok, so i bring my truck in for some work and a few days later i check and notice that the key for my locking lug nuts is missing..I call the dealership and they tell me to order a new one, they will pay me back and then hang up.. i got ahold of the Dorman who made the lug nut and they tell me to send them a check and they will send a replacement in 5 days.. that was over 2 weeks ago and they still haven't cashed my check so i don't know if they didn't get it or whats going on and i still have no key.. i want to just say screw it since they are a bit rusted anyways and just get the lug nuts off and replace them before i get a flat and am royally screwed on the side of the road. i have found posts telling me how to get normal locking lug nuts off but i haven't found anything for the ones like mine that are ballooned at the top. i am thinking of trying the "gator grip" but want to get you guys' opinion before i spend more money.. Thanks for your input and see the attached photos if it will help in your suggestions.

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mhenshaw Senior Enthusiast

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I don't think you will every get a lug nut off with pliers. Your best bet is to hammer a socket on it and use a impact gun. You will prolly need 4 sockets to do this.

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neither one of those sound like too much fun, i got a hold of Dorman today and they said it was shipped today.. im thinking they forgot and i reminded them but i should have the key in a few days, im gonna hope for no flats until then and am thankful i took a photo of the key number since i can't trust the dealership not to lose stuff.

Thanks for the replys

SouthCo Senior Enthusiast

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I would have made the dealer pay for a new set of locking lugnuts. Just think about it, what if someone at the dealer took the key. I can't tell from the pics if your rims are worth stealing but just the off chance someone took the key to try and swipe the wheels later would be on my mind.

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I would have made the dealer pay for a new set of locking lugnuts. Just think about it, what if someone at the dealer took the key. I can't tell from the pics if your rims are worth stealing but just the off chance someone took the key to try and swipe the wheels later would be on my mind.

That is a valid point, i think i might replace them anyways due to the rust on them but the dealer said they will pay for the key, i will just tell them i had to destroy them to get them off, and the rims were about $450 each + rubber so they may be worth stealing, thanks for the advise

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